Binance US Resumes Dollar Services in Major Comeback After Regulatory Battles
Binance US announces the restoration of USD-based services for eligible American customers, marking a significant turnaround after nearly three years of suspension. The move follows regulatory progress with the SEC and includes features like bank transfers, crypto staking, and institutional trading platforms.
Grayscale's Cardano ETF Filing Ignites ADA Price Rally
Grayscale Investments has filed for a spot Cardano ETF with the SEC, triggering significant market interest and price movement. The proposed ETF aims to provide regulated ADA exposure through established custodians while capitalizing on growing institutional appetite for digital assets.
SEC and Binance Agree to 60-Day Legal Pause as New Crypto Task Force Forms
A federal judge has granted a temporary suspension in the SEC's lawsuit against Binance while a new regulatory task force reviews cryptocurrency policies. The pause could influence similar cases and signals potential shifts in U.S. crypto regulation.
SEC Begins Review of Grayscale XRP Trust ETF Proposal Amid Market Rally
The SEC has initiated its evaluation of NYSE Arca's proposal to list the Grayscale XRP Trust as an ETF, beginning a 21-day public comment period. The news sparked positive market reaction, with XRP's price climbing 3.12% amid broader implications for the cryptocurrency's regulatory status.
SEC Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Potential Conflicts in Ripple Case
A new lawsuit demands the release of an SEC investigation into alleged crypto conflicts of interest, centered on former Director William Hinman's Ethereum speech and ties to Enterprise Ethereum. The outcome could impact XRP's regulatory status and price trajectory, with potential implications for XRP-spot ETF approvals.
Cboe Takes Bold Step with Four Spot XRP ETF Applications to SEC
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed four separate applications for spot XRP ETFs with the SEC, representing major asset managers like WisdomTree and Bitwise. The applications come amid growing institutional interest and follow Ripple's partial legal victory, with the SEC having 240 days to review once acknowledged.
SEC Scales Back Crypto Enforcement as Trump Administration Shifts Regulatory Stance
The SEC is downsizing its cryptocurrency enforcement unit and reassigning staff as part of the Trump administration's push for lighter digital asset regulations. The changes align with executive orders aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness in crypto markets, though critics warn of reduced investor protections.
SEC Downsizes Crypto Enforcement Unit in Major Regulatory Shift
The SEC is significantly reducing its cryptocurrency oversight by reassigning over 50 staff members from its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. This restructuring aligns with the administration's push for lighter crypto regulation and includes new policies requiring commissioner approval for investigations.
Trump Administration Signals Crypto-Friendly Shift as SEC Crypto Unit Downsizes
The SEC's specialized cryptocurrency enforcement unit is being reduced from over 50 staff members, marking an early sign of the Trump administration's lighter regulatory approach. The restructuring aligns with Trump's executive order promoting crypto industry growth and reflects a significant shift from the previous administration's stricter oversight.
SEC Acknowledges First Post-Ethereum Altcoin ETF: Canary Capital's Litecoin Filing
The SEC's formal acknowledgment of Canary Capital's Litecoin ETF application sets a 240-day review timeline, marking a significant milestone for altcoin ETFs. The development, which triggered a 12% LTC price surge, could serve as a benchmark for future altcoin ETF approvals.